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Crosshairs Communication wins PR & SM mandate for Kiehl’s India
MUMBAI: Crosshairs Communication, the boutique public relations and social media agency, has bagged the PR and Social Media mandate for Kiehl’s India. The appointment of the agency was a result of a multi-agency pitch.
Kiehl;s, since 1851 provides unique natural ingredients solutions and personalizes your targeted skincare routine. One can experience healthy nourished skin with Kiehl’s and look out for an assorted range of dermatologists recommended solutions like hair care, body care and other cosmetics.
Crosshairs communications will be responsible for crafting and managing Kiehl’s key messages, and has a clear mandate to disseminate the richness of Kiehl’s products offering across Indian market. Also, the agency will manage end-to-end social media and handling of official Facebook and Instagram pages. The brand will strengthen the core expertise of the agency.
On winning the mandate, Stuti Jalan Sureka, Founder, Crosshairs Communication, said “Crosshairs is delighted to be working with Kiehl’s India to cultivate relevant, compelling PR programs and social media campaigns tailored to bond with its target audience. We foresee our role in nurturing the momentum of the brand portfolio to build appeal for the brand. We look forward to the amazing times ahead.”
Since its inception, the agency has handled PR and social media mandates for many clients in luxury, lifestyle, hospitality and corporate space.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
